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01 April 2022 - 11:51

ANC's elective conference in Mpumalanga takes place this weekend
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Mpumalanga will hold its provincial conference from April 1 to 3. Follow Sowetan senior reporter Nomazima Nkosi for regular updates on the event.

And Ramaphosa has concluded his speech.
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 3, 2022

Reflect reflect reflect. Touching on Msibi, Ramaphosa notes the election of double murder accused and newly elected provincial treasurer. He implores on conference to reflect on this, adding national will also look into it. #ANCMPU pic.twitter.com/MAqCHdq2hH
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 3, 2022

Ramaphosa: "The ANC is not on its knees. People still have faith in the ANC." #ANCMPU
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 3, 2022

Ramaphosa: "Our comrades are taking the ANC with regularity. As soon as members disagree, they run to courts yet we had resolved to sort out our issues internally." #ANCMPU
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 3, 2022

Getting the crowd excited, Ramaphosa says the province should focused. The room erupts in applause. The top six all emerge from the "Focus" slate. "I looked at the dictionary and couldn't come up with any other word. I knew this would excite you." #ANCMPU pic.twitter.com/ERgBR49Upy
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 3, 2022

Ramaphosa says Mpumalanga has set the bar high. Adding he hopes other provinces will look to Mpumalanga. #ANCMPU pic.twitter.com/DHQOxYUWt8
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 3, 2022

Ramaphosa takes the podium. He says Mpumalanga has disappointed those who expected a festival of chairs. "You've pulled each other in a very Organised way to have this absolutely great conference." #ANCMPU pic.twitter.com/E0u0qiCb7N
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 3, 2022

Newly elected provincial Mandla Ndlovu takes the podium. He starts off by saying: "I saw in the media they said the ally of President has been elected. They said comrade Mandla talk to the the president because you're not talking to him." #ANCMPU pic.twitter.com/EKMDdJLde8
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 3, 2022

Raising the mood in conference, a member of the youth brings Ramaphosa to stage singing "Phakama Ramaphosa." #ANCMPU pic.twitter.com/B11stXqLXl
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 3, 2022

Touching on Mandla Msibi's election as provincial treasurer, Chirwa says the ANC's step aside resolution complies, adding that conference affirmed this. #ANCMPU pic.twitter.com/UHNLPdVRor
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 3, 2022

Chirwa: "The ANC is on the path of losing trust from the public and the conference saught to address these issues, including that of factionalism. The conference agreed the most NB matter in state is to build a strong ANC." #ANCMPU
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 3, 2022

Mpumalanga's three regions kick off the session with a "revolutionary" song. #ANCMPU pic.twitter.com/7cH1RDTfvu
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 3, 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to give the closing address at the 13th elective conference in Mpumalanga. Seen here, Ramaphosa shares a light moment with newly elected deputy provincial secretary Lindiwe Ntshalintshali. #ANCMPU @SowetanLIVE pic.twitter.com/aGX2zzA1v7
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 3, 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Mpumalanga. He will be closing today's conference. Currently, conference is going through and adopting commissions. #ANCMPU @SowetanLIVE pic.twitter.com/Ed5bZSHdpL
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 3, 2022

Day 3 of the Mpumalanga provincial conference.

Mabuza not invited to ANC Mpumalanga conference that saw Ramaphosa supporters take positions

BREAKING | Mandla Ndlovu wins Mpumalanga race

BREAKING: Mandla Ndlovu is the new ANC chairperson in Mpumalanga. #ANCMPU @SowetanLIVE pic.twitter.com/QklxMoyTVW
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 2, 2022

Addressing the Mandla Msibi elephant, Nathi Mthethwa says he has voluntarily stepped aside. #ANCMPU pic.twitter.com/EKtuRus68r
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 2, 2022

He adds out of the 12 who showed up, 8 were considered by the IEC. #ANCMPU
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 2, 2022

And we're off. ANC national spokesperson Pule Mabe says over 90% of delegates who attended cast their votes. He adds voting went as late as 4am. #ANCMPU pic.twitter.com/wLeIvjumij
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 2, 2022

Day 2 of the Mpumalanga provincial conference is about to kick off. The announcements will be made at 11:30am. #ANCMPU @SowetanLIVE pic.twitter.com/6r2iow9adH
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 2, 2022

Day 2 of the conference

Application to interdict ANC Mpumalanga elective conference dismissed by court

Mashatile, joined by ANC national spokesperson Pule Mabe take questions from media. One of those was why the conference was not postponed until the court outcome. He says conference will continue until told otherwise. #ANCMPU pic.twitter.com/y9NZzBVcMn
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 1, 2022

Mashatile received a very warm welcome from delegates this afternoon, despite nearly a 4 hour delay. #ANCMPU pic.twitter.com/9Cv5ytVEAI
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 1, 2022

Mashatile: "This is the home of the late Jackson Mthembu." #ANCMPU
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 1, 2022

Mashatile: "This conference needs to reaffirm the ANC is about addressing the plight of SAns. We're calling for maximum unity and iron discipline." #ANCMPU
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 1, 2022

And the 13th Mpumalanga conference is finally underway. Mashatile is seated next to David Mahlobo. Other NEC members present include Ronald Lamola seated at the back. #ANCMPU pic.twitter.com/OoMh6RB7M7
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 1, 2022

ANC NEC member Dakota Legoete and Mpumalanga provincial spokesperson and PEC member Sasekani Manzini hold a media briefing following delays with conference.

ANC denies Mpumalanga conference delay is due to court case

On Mandla Msibi, Legoete says there is precedence in terms of members who have been subjected to the step aside resolution. "Delegates and conference will decide on what action to take." #ANCMPU
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 1, 2022

Dakota: "We're proceeding with conference until being told otherwise by the court. They are bringing an interdict to stop the conference but we're saying time has lapsed. There's no way their case can be urgent." #ANCMPU
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 1, 2022

Dakota comes in. He says the ANC was in court morning with the two applicants trying to interdict the Mpumalanga conference "and they were not ready to proceed and asked for case to be sat down at 12pm". #ANCMPU
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 1, 2022

ANC NEC member Dakota Legoete and Mpumalanga provincial spokesperson and PEC member Sasekani Manzoni hold a media briefing following delays with conference. According to the invitation, the provincial conference was meant to start at 10am but hasn't yet. #ANCMPU pic.twitter.com/QMFJhJcURD
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 1, 2022

Former Mpumalanga deputy chairperson Charles Makola laughed off questions on whether or not he'll be contesting or will avail himself should he be nominated.

Makola says Mpumalanga plays a big role in ANC polltics nationally. #ANCMPU pic.twitter.com/vXlfktXqCA
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 1, 2022

Murder-accused ANC member to contest Mpumalanga position despite 'step aside' rule

Spotted earlier today was former Mpumalanga agriculture MEC Mandla Msibi has been nominated for ANC provincial treasurer by the ANC Women's League task team despite being an accused in a murder and attempted murder case. Msibi said should be nominated, he will avail himself. pic.twitter.com/wgdlseEyNC
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 1, 2022

Sitting down with @SowetanLIVE, Msibi says he received the docket relating to the shooting adding his name did not appear anywhere in the extensive document. #ANCMP pic.twitter.com/MwT5zGwSVX
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 1, 2022

Msibi says he will allow all law enforcement processes to unfold and will cooperate. He adds that after conference, he will approach the provincial ANC bosses and present them with the document. #ANCMPU pic.twitter.com/i4MHbYU3CY
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 1, 2022

Msibi concludes by saying he knows the roleplayers behind the accusations. He adds they had assumed he would not be able to participate in the conference. "Unfortunately, the opposite happened." #ANCMPU pic.twitter.com/0FgeXvtMNF
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 1, 2022

Our reporter Nomazima Nkosi is covering the event.

Guests sorting out accreditation ahead of the ANC provincial conference scheduled to take place this weekend.

The ANC Mpumalanga conference is set to get underway in less than an hour. ANC treasurer Paul Mashatile is set to give opening remarks while President Cyril Ramaphosa will close conference. Members are milling about while they sort out Accreditation. @SowetanLIVE pic.twitter.com/0JcED8RSTe
— Nomazima Nkosi (@Zima_B_Nkosi) April 1, 2022

The man at the centre of a last minute court action that seeks to stop the Mpumalanga ANC elective conference is an unemployed community activist at Phola township in coal-rich Ogies.

Francisco Vilanculo, commonly known as Natula, is an ANC member who is passionate about community issues. He is one of two ANC members in the province who have hauled the party to the Johannesburg high court.

The man bidding to interdict ANC conference is unemployed activist

Two ANC members in Mpumalanga have hauled the party to court in a last-minute bid to interdict the provincial elective conference scheduled for this weekend.

In court papers filed before the high court in Johannesburg, Franscico Vilanculo and Mhlonishwa Mahlangu accuse Luthuli House, ANC's head office, of failing to follow its own processes.

ANC members launch urgent court action interdicting provincial conference

Businesses in the Mpumalanga mining town of eMalahleni are over the moon as the ANC provincial conference scheduled to take place this weekend has given them a boost.

ANC conference to boost eMalahleni business

Former Mpumalanga agriculture MEC Mandla Msibi has been nominated for ANC provincial treasurer by the ANC Women's League task team in the province.

This is despite Msibi being an accused in a murder and attempted murder case.

ANCWL in Mpumalanga nominates murder-accused former MEC for top ANC position